At Van Metre, we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success and culture. We seek out candidates who love to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre is seeking New Homes Rotational Intern for the Summer of 2027!
We are seeking a New Homes Rotational Intern who enjoys being challenged and learning new skills! In this role, you will rotate through key departments within our New Homes division and learn how new communities move from initial concept and design through manufacturing, construction, marketing, sales, settlement, and homeowner support.
All Van Metre interns will have the opportunity to meet and network with interns and employees from other departments and divisions. Interns will engage in a series of trainings that will help them to excel in their particular roles and to broaden their understanding of the company and the many different ways to become involved at Van Metre. The internship program is designed to give our interns valuable and broadly applicable experience that will continue to be an asset well into the future.
The New Homes Rotational Internship will be an in-person position based in Northern Virgina. Interns will work from a variety of Van Metre offices, communities, model homes, and construction sites throughout the program. The position requires a valid driver's license, personal transportation, and the ability to travel locally during the workday.
Under the supervision of New Homes leadership, responsibilities include:
- Participating in structured rotations across Manufacturing, Architecture, Product Innovation, Construction, Warranty, Marketing, Market Research, Sales, and Supply Chain & Procurement.
- Learning how home designs and products evolve based on customer preferences, market research, and business needs.
- Observing construction activities, quality inspections, buyer walkthroughs, warranty visits, and customer appointments.
- Touring active communities, model homes, construction sites, and Van Metre offices.
- Learning how marketing, pricing, lead management, sales, and the contract-to-settlement process work together.
- Assisting department teams with projects, research, and day-to-day business activities.
- Participating in company events, professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and leadership discussions.
- Collaborating with fellow interns on a capstone presentation highlighting key learnings from the program.
Requirements:
- Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Business, Real Estate, Marketing, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Communications, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong interest in residential real estate, homebuilding, construction, marketing, sales, or customer experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, and Power Point)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively as a team member
- Ability to communicate at all levels with internal/external clients by phone, email, and in person
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
- Valid Driver's License and personal transportation
Van Metre's Summer 2026 Internship Program is an 8-week program in which Interns get the opportunity to hone the skills in their field but also learn about our business. The Program starts the first week in June 2027 and runs through early August 2027. Interns will attend trainings and planned sessions with Executives from every team, learning about every aspect of a product, from inception to completion, sale, and management. The goal is to assist in your quest to become a well-rounded individual, just like our company is!
Compensation Information:
- Salary: $15.00/hr
Van Metre Core Values
Integrity; Ownership; Respect and Dignity; Diversity and Inclusion; Teamwork; Community; Work/Life Balance
Van Metre Mission Statement
The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company’s founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company’s emphasis on integrity, professionalism and philanthropy ingrained by our founder Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. has garnered trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. It is critical to our future that we maintain that reputation and assure that Van Metre Companies continues to excel in real estate development and construction and in the management of apartment, retail and office investment properties, as well as in the provision of mortgage and related services. It is the task of our dedicated, energetic, and involved professionals to advance our ability to set the benchmark for luxury living and refined commercial development. The capstone of our mission is to make the “Van Metre” signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.
